Solway beach walk

We walked from Rockcliffe to Castle Point along the Solway coast and were rewarded with some spectacular seascapes and sunset over the Solway. 
Welcome to Rockcliffe
This post has seen its share of stormy seas
The wind takes its toll on the trees close to the beach
A Cockle shell tree

The walk and beach is maintained by the National Trust for Scotland
Heavy recent rainfall meant even the small streams were overflowing
In the distance across the estuary you can see the mountains of the Lake District

Looking north - west over the Galloway coast



Balcary Point


Stormy rain clouds heading our way

It was getting dark as we returned to our car

On top of the cliff is a trig point with information on distances to viewpoints

Left on the ground on the cliff top
A new slipway made of concrete



Lots of broken masonry, rocks and sea weed

Enjoying their own photography moments


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New Year and not much change

Image
Its good to get out in the light and walk the woods with Lennon. Our four mile round trip to the pond has been shortened by the Hartswood pond filling up following recent storms and subsequent heavy rainfall. Despite being the middle of winter there is still lots growing in the woods including holly, fungi and grasses. A cold spell is predicted next week so hopefully we will get some 'winter scenes'. MTB route with obligatory jump Thorndon Park next to Childerditch Lots of rain = lots of muddy paths Not everyone is welcome - some of the woods are privately owned and are currently for sale Silver Birch suffer from sodden soil Fungi looking like dough balls Recent heavy rain has started to restore the pond in Hartswood
Read more

It's been awhile...Hartswood

Image
Hartswood is beautiful in late April when the Blue Bells are in full bloom. This was taken early morning. Wells Next To Sea in April - we saw one for sale for £60k Hartswood Pond in April - local kids empty bins into the pond. Local councillor says bins will be removed. It's June and they are still there. Sun rise in March - can you see the bins in the background? Tell them that not all kids are vandals! I love this the 'Aesthetic tree' with chalked decorations and hanging CDs. Cromer Pier Sea groynes at Bacton on Sea Bacton Beach in April Sea defences which appear to be failing to do their job - global warming? Guess who?
Read more